Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Summary :

Speech Pathologists are responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating and helping to prevent swallowing and communication disorders in adults and children. Swallowing, speech and language disorders result from a variety of causes including autism, a cleft palate, Parkinson’s disease, developmental delay, hearing loss, brain injury and stroke.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Assess and diagnose all individuals that participate in the center on the need for SLP services
• Conduct culturally and linguistically relevant comprehensive assessment of language and communication, including social communication skills.
• Assess for the need for and requirements for using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices as a mode of communication;
• Work beside Clinical Directors and Consultants to ensure effective treatment for all learners
• Develop treatment plans for speech and language services, including social language goals and goals for literacy development and for assisting the learner with self-regulatory and social interactive functions.
• Treat learners and clients with recommended treatment plan
• Provide parent training to families and persons who have an ASD diagnosis regarding communication-related issues.
• Additional duties as assigned

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